Latest articles by Bob Niedt
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Nine Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
retirement There are at least nine categories that you will spend less on in retirement years.
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can get on (back) to school in a most inexpensive way.
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Amazon Prime Grocery Outlet: A Secret to Saving on Groceries
Amazon Prime Grocery Outlet is a hidden gem for shoppers looking to save on grocery products through Amazon offers and deeper discounts on pantry items.
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11 Reasons to Retire in an RV
retirement RV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
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10 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire in Florida
retirement An overabundance of boomers, critters, sweat and weirdness. Welcome to the dark side of the Sunshine State.
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Seven Reasons Your House Is Still on the Market
real estate You stuck a for-sale sign in the front yard but the offers aren’t rolling in. Here’s why.
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Scams Storing a spare key, your passport book or card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.
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What to Put in a Safe Deposit Box
home These valuables and documents, along with some items you hold dear, should be stored securely at your bank.
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Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
savings Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
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14 Things Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Making Your Money Last From its house brand Kirkland Signature lineup to name brands and hidden gems, the warehouse club offers bargains aimed at mature shoppers.
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17 Deal Sites and Tools for Finding Online Shopping Bargains
Ease the hassles of shopping online by using these deal sites that will do the bargain hunting for you.
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11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying Kiplinger's guide to the worst wedding gifts should help you avoid wasting your money on a present the newlywedded couple doesn’t want.
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
savings Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
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Holiday Returns: Guidelines and Latest Return Dates for Most Major Retailers
In a year where holiday shopping began unusually early, expect unusual return dates and policies, some of them quite generous. But know what you’re getting into.
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Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree Dollar Stores
You might be surprised by some of the items you can and should purchase for just a buck.
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17 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included)
These discount retailers stock plenty of bargains, but not all of the merchandise is worth the buck, especially since Dollar Tree’s price increase.
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Disney Plus' Streaming Service With Ads is Still a Good Deal
While Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free streaming services, Disney Plus with ads is staying at the same price.
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Costco Photo: A Kirkland Signature Perk Gets the Boot
Costco already removed photo centers and services from its warehouses. Now, the online Costco Photo Center is being scuttled.
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Drone Delivery Takes Off for Amazon, Walmart
Communities are already seeing items delivered by drones from Amazon Prime and Walmart.
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Amazon Business Prime: An Amazon Prime Exclusively for Small-Business Owners to Get Deals
The Amazon Business Prime program offers targeted discounts and deals for small businesses. Like Amazon Prime, it's subscription-based.
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Amazon’s Tip My Driver Program Gets New Life
A fresh infusion of $1 million for “Alexa, tip my driver” means you can once again tip your delivery driver $5.
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Christmas Toys at the Last Minute: Amazon Has a Secret Shop Loaded With Deals
With fast Amazon Prime shipping, procrastinating shoppers could still get huge bargains delivered by Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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Sluggish Holiday Sales Could Usher in Huge Last-Minute Discounts
Retailers are seeing sales fall in the weeks before Christmas. Will they be forced to slash prices to draw shoppers during Christmas week?
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Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree (and Other Dollar Stores) for the Holidays
shopping Dollar Tree shopping is the way to go to find holiday bargains. Other dollar stores are also deal havens, and Walmart has stepped up its less-than-a-dollar game, too.
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